So let's just start this post off with a question...what is your opinion on dating? or relationships? If you don't have one or aren't in the mood to be introduced to another one, then I'd stop reading now, and come back later. If you do have a view of dating and relationships, take a minute and gather it all up... you got it?
Alright, so here we go...and let me say before I get ahead of myself... - I have never been in a serious relationship, nor am I in a relationship now, and NO, I do not plan on being in one in the near future (I've got too much to focus on, and I'm perfectly content finding myself in Christ). But, I have seen a lot of relationships succeed and fail, grow, and blossom, rot and die. I am fairly sure I have one of the rarest views on dating and relationships that you'll find but that doesn't mean it can't be heard. Recently, I have been faced with this topic in my own life through school, my friends, and my devotions. I really want to be true here when I say it is a big deal to just date because it's popular, or date just to be dating, and I definitely don't think its okay to date just because your friends are telling you to. I've heard this put in many different ways: "when you date, you should be looking for a mate". Now that sounds all cliché and everything but its totally true. God intended relationships, dating, and marriage to be solid, and a special thing. I personally don't think you have to test the waters more than a few times to wait for the perfect catch---- And in our culture, the idea of not ever having a boyfriend, or waiting for the right one isn't respected anymore. I believe that every girl deserves a MAN, and most importantly a MAN after GOD's own heart... yes, this may be cliché to but if he isn't more interested in God than he is you, don't pursue it. I also believe that God has someone for us all, and yes, I understand that relationships, and marriages fail, but I believe that is [our] own fault...selfishness, pride, discontentment, no self-control, etc. It seems that those relationships loose focus and get sidetracked by the world's advertisements and 'fun'' ideas. Now, don't get me wrong, I've always dreamed of the perfect guy, and yes, I have a pinterest board for my wedding, but I am not going to fall for any guy who likes me or any boy I have an interest for. I'm waiting for the one God has created for me, and I'm standing in HIS will for my life of love, abiding in HIS word which teaches me about the love that I so desperately desire, yet need, and I am most definitely surrendering my desires and wants in a guy to HIS plan and privileges in my future spouse. and I encourage you to do the same...if you need to read the previous line again, go ahead... you can take or leave my advice or words of wisdom, but search your heart for the real purpose you are dating or what not...is it to glorify God or is it to fulfill selfish ambition? Goodnight... (: Hey guys! You are probably wondering why I haven't blogged in a while and I don't blame you for it. For the past few days, the Christian school I attend has offered a Bible Conference through our church we are branched from...does that make since? Like, I go to Tri-City Christian School (TCCS) but the Bible Conference was sponsored by Tri-City Baptist Church (TCBC)...(: Alright, so I'm sorry that I haven't blogged in over a week, but I can say it hasn't been for stupid reasons. If you don't know much about me or haven't figured it out, church, family and school are all important for me! I have to give those things all my attention and support before I move on to hobbies and fun activities. So within the past week I've been faced with so much change; it's like my world is trying out life in a different way! And I'm not okay with that..well I wasn't okay with that! I had to change the amount of time I worked, the time I had to spend on my senior project plus the plans I was going to carry out in my senior project, as well as moving math classes five weeks after school started! Yeah, I wasn't doing so hot in Calculus so I had to change to a lower math class. And on top of that, I have to change my diet and exercise...doctor's orders...and all I really wanna do when I'm stressed or nervous is eat and sleep! Anyways, I had to and am still asking God for peace about all that is changing around me & also to help me be moldable to his plan for my life! He is the Potter and I am the Clay...have you kept that in mind? We had a family get together on Labor Day plus a volleyball game the day after so here's some pictures! |
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October 2017
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